Skyrim Lead Designer Explains Why There Weren’t More Expansions
✕ Remove Ads Skyrim’s lead designer Bruce Nesmith has confirmed why the studio did not continue to make any more expansions for its hit RPG. After its launch, Skyrim received three expansions: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn, the last of which was released in late 2012.To this day, Skyrim remains a unique experience that few other games can compete with. Thanks to the game’s dedicated modding community, Skyrim has been kept alive and modernized, and it’s incredible to see what gamers have done with the title. It’s easy to forget that official support for the game ended so long ago, despite the releases of Skyrim: Special Edition and Skyrim VR. It’s not often a game stands the test of time like this, with some even calling for more Skyrim DLC ahead of The Elder Scrolls 6’…
Read moreSilent Hill 2 Remake Dev Open to Making More Games in the Series
The developer behind the acclaimed Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober Team, is reportedly open to making more games in the series, whether they’re further remakes or even entirely new entries. While there is no confirmation yet in regard to what a new Silent Hill game from Bloober might look like or whether it’s in the cards, the recent remake’s critical reception and impressive sales show a clear demand for the series.Silent Hill 2 is a classic of survival horror and is widely regarded as one of the best games in the genre of all time, even to this day, evident by the remake’s massive success since it launched on October 8. The remake redefined many aspects of the original and gave it a modern makeover with gameplay reminiscent of the Resident Evil remakes, and has been praised for its faithfu…
Read moreSpace Marine 2 Publisher Responds to Backlash Over Recent Update
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 publisher Focus Entertainment apologized for the current state of the game, promising to fix it by next week. Space Marine 2 has been one of the most anticipated releases of 2024, and although the game faced some problems leading up to its release, it was largely well-received. That hype has been cut somewhat short recently, as the latest update has caused gamers to fear that this title will fall off similarly to Helldivers 2.Gamers have been looking forward to the additions slated for Space Marine 2 this October. Many are excited about trying out the new Operations map on Kadaku, as well as other fixes and improvements to armor and customization for the game. Year one is going well for Space Marine 2, but it’s come with recent complications now that gamers fe…
Read moreWorld of Warcraft Shows Off Classic Timewalking Dungeons
World of Warcraft just shared a short video showcasing the dungeons coming to Classic Timewalking. Featuring four iconic dungeons, two of which are separated into two wings each, World of Warcraft fans can challenge these six retro instances during the upcoming 20th anniversary event, and again in future Timewalking events when Classic comes up in the rotation.On October 22, World of Warcraft begins its 20th anniversary celebration alongside the release of Patch 11.0.5. This massive in-game event runs until January 7, 2025, and features tons of content for players to enjoy. Among the new activities, Classic Timewalking gives fans a chance to relive iconic dungeons at their current level, allowing them to enter certain instances as they were in Vanilla WoW starting as early as level 10. …
Read morePokemon GO Player Catches Super Rare Pokemon, Shy of Being Perfect
A disgruntled Pokemon GO player managed to catch an ultra-rare shiny Giratina, but with an unfortunate caveat, as it ended up being just shy of having perfect stats. Giratina is still one of the most powerful legendaries in Pokemon GO, and even with a slight discrepancy in its Attack stat, it is maxed out in Defense and HP, making it a likely formidable Pokemon nevertheless.Pokemon GO has shown an impressive amount of resilience since its launch in 2016, having expanded its content with a variety of new additions, such as limited-time events and new Pokemon from multiple generations. The game continues to thrive today for a multitude of reasons, not the least of which being the community-driven raid battles required to catch many of the legendary Pokemon. Related Pokemon GO Player…
Read moreDayZ Reaches New Peak Player Count on Steam Almost 11 Years After Launch
Almost 11 years after DayZ was first launched in Early Access, Bohemia Interactive’s zombie survival game has reached a massive new peak player count on Steam. DayZ first entered Early Access back in December 2013, but it appears it’s still more popular than ever.DayZ began life as an Arma 2 mod developed by Dean “Rocket” Hall, before being expanded by developer Bohemia Interactive as a full product. It’s easy to forget how influential the title is on the modern gaming industry. It was part of that initial burst of open-world survival games, a trend that remains popular. That’s not to forget its role in creating the mammoth battle royale genre, either. Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene created the DayZ: Battle Royale mod, creating a formula he later polished in PUBG: Battlegrounds. Countless …
Read moreOverwatch 2 Adds In-Game Teasers For Season 14 Hero
Overwatch 2 recently updated spawn rooms in both Oasis and New Queen Street with graffiti, vandalism, and purple crystals that tease the new hero coming to the game in Season 14. These cosmetic changes were slipped into Overwatch 2 as a part of its Season 13 update, and are live in-game right now.During the trailer for Season 13, Overwatch 2 teased the 42nd hero coming in Season 14 with a short stinger near the end of the video. The segment depicted the spawn room of Oasis vandalized, presumably by a group called the Phreaks, during which the new hero can be heard saying “It’s lookin’ like a revolution,” in a thick Scottish accent. Related Overwatch 2 Reveals Season 13 Twitch Drops Overwatch 2 begins a Twitch Drop campaign for the release of Season 13 that includes a free cos…
Read moreToday Marks an Interesting Anniversary for Red Dead Redemption 2
This year, October 16 marked the eighth anniversary since Rockstar Games first teased Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2016. Red Dead Redemption 2 would go on to become one of Rockstar Games’ most revered games of all time, alongside the ever-popular Grand Theft Auto 5.Released in October 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to 2010’s Red Dead Redemption. Set in 1899, Red Dead Redemption 2 lets players explore the Wild West as Arthur Morgan, a member of the notorious Van der Linde gang, as the 20th century approaches. One year after the game’s console launch, Rockstar Games released Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam with 4K support, higher frame rates, and HDR in November 2019. Red Dead Redemption 2 still serves as a useful gaming benchmark for PC hardware, thanks t…
Read moreWorld of Warcraft Shows Off New Rewards From the 20th Anniversary Event
World of Warcraft recently showed off a bunch of new rewards from the 20th anniversary event, including pets, titles, and the Coldflame service award transmog items. Players can earn these collectibles and more once the 20th anniversary event starts in World of Warcraft on October 22.To celebrate WoW’s 20-year anniversary on November 23, World of Warcraft is holding the largest event in the game’s long history. Running from October 22 through January 7, World of Warcraft fans can collect event currencies through special activities, instances, and even through normal endgame content from The War Within, all of which can be used to buy tons of rewards. Related World of Warcraft Shows Off New Raid Coming in Patch 11.0.5 World of Warcraft shows off footage of the iconic new raid …
Read moreHalo Battle Royale Was Apparently a ‘Fantastic Experience’
More evidence of Halo Infinite’s forge mode has popped up, describing it as a “fantastic experience.” As it is the newest series title so far, the team behind Halo Infinite has had plenty of opportunities to take a look at many industry trends and decide whether they’re worth incorporating into the modern Halo experience. For a while, this meant the possibility of a Battle Royale mode for the game.Rumors about Halo Infinite’s “Project Tatanka” mode describe it as a PvE mode capable of supporting up to 40 players, offering free-for-all matches, triples, and quads. Tatanka had reportedly been in development since 2020 up to mid-2022 before eventually getting scrapped. Players were disappointed to see the potential for the game mode seemingly just squandered. Some fans weren’t bothered that T…
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